The Spanish government faces criticism for allegedly neglecting the Imserso social tourism programme which subsidizes travel for the over-50s, with industry voices claiming insufficient funding and transparency are leading to its decline.
Hotel associations argue that the programme, vital for senior travel and off-season hotel occupancy, is being starved of resources, potentially affecting thousands of beneficiaries.
The Imserso cultural circuits for 2026 offer guided six day five night itineraries across all Spanish regions focusing on heritage history art and gastronomy with over 210,000d places available through the Turismo de Escapada programme.
Prices start at £312.50 in low season covering full board transport and activities while destinations range from the Alhambra to the Picos de Europa. This initiative promotes off peak sustainable travel and boosts hotel occupancy in interior and cultural areas for senior visitors.
